Law amending the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law (No. 16/93)

The present Law has been enacted to amend and supplement certain provisions of the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law (hereinafter the “basic Law”). The amendments mainly concern the prohibitions set forth in the basic Law as well as offences and related penalties established therein. In accordance with new sub-section (b) of Section 42, at the time of inspection of any fishery no person shall conceal or, without the permission of the Inspector, dispose of fish, fishing implement or other material and money.